Party leaders representing the Joint Opposition have commenced official talks to take a decision against the despotic behaviour of Basil Rajapaksa.
According to political sources, the parties including the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna had taken this step as no favourable response was received despite their repeated complaints to Mahinda Rajapaksa against Basil's despotic behaviour within the JO.
The parties are expected to discuss regarding the secret plans by Basil to weaken the other parties in the JO thereby compromising their ability to bargain in the political arena.
Three stalwarts belonging to the National Freedom Front and other active members are said to be leaving the JO due to the unbearable behaviour and conduct of Basil Rapakasa. JO party leaders are also of the opinion that the departure of Sriyani Wijewickrama, the only other MP except for Dinesh Gunawardene to represent the Mahajana Eksath Permuna was caused by these issues. Wijewickrama left the JO and extended her support to President Maithripala Sirisena and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party yesterday.
Sources claim these discussions within the JO are set to end prior to the upcoming local government elections. Meanwhile, till a decision is made in this regard the party leaders have also decided to stand firm about getting a fair amount of nominations for each party within the JO sources revealed.
Leave your comments
Login to post a comment
Post comment as a guest